Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:38AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 6:38am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 837 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westhoff, or 13 miles north of Yorktown, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gonzales, Shiner, Hochheim, Cheapside, Westhoff, Sample, Glaze City,
Wrightsboro, Cost, Dilworth, Dreyer, Little New York, and Hamon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: